21c Literature Review

 The following are the four major genres in literature, EXCEPT:

• Drama

• Fiction

• Poetry

• Theater

Which of the following best defines literature?

• a body of information based on facts and numbers

  
  

• a collection of novels and poems that reflect human experiences

• any form of creative work which stimulates the thought, imagination, and emotion

• any form of writing which expresses the writer’s thoughts and opinions on a specific topic

In your grade 11 English class, you are assigned a Mindanaoan epic. How can you apply contextual reading to analyze and understand the epic?

• by evaluating the book's cover design and illustrations to infer its plot

  
  

• by summarizing the novel's chapters without considering its historical background

• by researching the author's personal life to interpret the characters' motivations

  
  

• by exploring the historical, social, and cultural background of the time period in which the epic was written to gain insights into its themes, characters, and context

__ is considered essential in a story since it helps us understand the universal human experience that is being explored in the story

• Character

• Conflict

• Plot

• Theme

The ___ are the events of the story that often lead us to the author's opinion about the human condition.

• Mood

• Plot

• Theme

• Tone

The hero of the epic Darangen was the brave and handsome Prince Batugan. His name means...

• conqueror

• first-born son

• king

• praiseworthy

What was the primary form of written literature during the Pre-Colonial Period in the Philippines?

• Hieroglyphic inscriptions on rocks and tablets

• Oral poetry and epic narratives

•  Manuscripts written on palm leaves

• Printed books distributed among elite classes  

An interesting chapter in the Darangen focuses on how Prince Bantugan and Prince Baningan rescue Bantugan's sister after she was kidnapped by a different datu. This chapter is known as...

• The fall of Sagorongan

• The abduction of Princess Lawanen

• The rescue of Princess Alcat/Lawanen

• The golden-dancing doll

Assess the significance of Pre-colonial Literature in the Philippines as a cultural heritage in comparison to other forms of storytelling. How does it contribute uniquely to the understanding of Filipino identity?

• Pre-colonial Literature has no significance compared to modern storytelling forms.

• 1. Pre-colonial Literature is only significant due to its entertainment value, unlike other forms of storytelling.

• 1. Pre-colonial literature is significant because it proves that Filipinos had their own ways of living and their own concept of community prior to colonization by the Spaniards.

• 1. Pre-colonial Literature holds cultural, historical, and moral significance, offering insights into indigenous beliefs, values, and societal norms. It uniquely highlights the native Filipino identity and provides context for understanding modern Filipino culture.

How did the themes of Pre-colonial Literature in the Philippines reflect the cultural and societal values of indigenous communities?

• 1. Pre-colonial Literature primarily focused on entertaining audiences with fantastical stories.

• The themes of Pre-colonial Literature were completely disconnected from cultural value.

• Pre-colonial Literature often explored themes related to nature, heroism, and societal roles, reflecting the beliefs and values of indigenous communities.

• Indigenous communities did not have any influence on the themes of Pre-colonial Literature.